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Programs Specialist

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San Antonio, TX, USA
Full-time

This position, located in San Antonio, organizes community education, volunteer training and diversity outreach, facilitates support services, and oversees the collection of information needed for timely and accurate provision of services.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Recruit and train volunteers to deliver general education programs to families as well as professional caregivers (including scheduling, organizing, managing and evaluation) in San Antonio and South Texas.  
  • Recruit and train volunteers for diversity outreach, focusing on Hispanic Outreach.
  • Schedule and oversee educational conferences in service areas such as Laredo, Kerrville, New Braunfels and assist Program Director with San Antonio Summit.   
  • Provide training and oversight for Programs, Support Groups and Community Presenter volunteers.   
  • Learn and utilize the Personify database of constituents, keeping events and participants up to date.  
  • Establish key partnerships in San Antonio and surrounding service area (New Braunfels, Kerrville, Laredo, etc.) for volunteer recruitment and outreach.  
  • Oversee updating the education event calendar and coordinate with the Volunteer Specialist to distribute throughout the Chapter.
  • Provide Contact Center and Helpline back-up as needed.    
  • Provide monthly data and statistical reports to Director, Programs and Advocacy.  
  • Other program duties as required.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in health care management, social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, gerontology or related field; or equivalent work experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 1-3 years experience implementing and delivering community programs.
  • 1-3 years experience working in Alzheimer's or dementia field preferred.
  • Experience recruiting and training volunteers.
  • Experience in training and instructional presentations.
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Job Function: 

Organization Info

Alzheimer's Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1980
About Us
Mission: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 3 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit